Throughout the North East there are a number of local ME Support Groups. All groups are run by local people with ME and carers, each with its own individual style. Most groups meet on a regular basis for coffee and a chat or perhaps a talk by an invited speaker. Some are proactive in the campaign to raise awareness in their localities. All offer a confidential and sympathetic ear and an opportunity to meet and share information. We endeavour to work closely with all the local groups and provide practical help to set up and maintain their service.
Local Support Group Details
The current support groups running locally are detailed below. If you would like direct contact details for your local group, please contact us at or telephone 0191 3892222
Carlisle
Regular meetings in Carlisle and Wigton
Derwentside
Monthly 3rd Monday, 2.00-4.00pm @ Stanley Primary Care Centre Room 1, Clifford Rd, Stanley, DH9 0AB.
Gateshead
Monthly 1st Wednesday, 1.00-2.00pm @ Dunston Drop In, Unit 2, Clockmill Road, Gateshead, NE8 2QX.
Guisborough & Redcar
Monthly Last Tuesday, 1.00pm @ Tocketts Mill, Skelton Road, Guisborough TS14 6QA.
Hartlepool
Monthly Last Tuesday, 1.00-3.00pm @ Hartlepool Central Library, 124 York Road, TS26 9DE.
Houghton Le Spring
Monthly 2nd Monday, 1.00pm @ The Wild Boar Pub, Frederick Gardens, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4BN.
Maryport
Monthly 3rd Tuesday, 1.00pm @ Solway Court, Crosby Street, Maryport, CA15 6LF.
Middlesborough
Monthly 1st Tuesday, 1.00pm @ Stewart Park, The Grove, Marton, Middlesbrough, TS7 8AR.
Morpeth
Monthly Last Thursday, 11.30am-1.00pm @ Morpeth Methodist Church, Howard Terrace, Morpeth, NE61 1HU.
Newcastle
Monthly 1st Tuesday, 11.30-1.30pm @ Kenton Library, Kenton Centre, Hillsview Ave, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3QJ.
Northallerton & District
Monthly @ Cottage Meeting Room at the Methodist Church, Northallerton, High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8EG.
South East Northumberland
Monthly 2nd Thursday, 1.00-3.00pm @ St Paul’s Church, Dewley, Cramlington, NE23 6EF.
Sunderland
Monthly 3rd Wednesday, 7.15-8.45pm @ Bunny Hill Customer Service Centre, Hylton Lane, Sunderland, SR5 4BW. (Independent Charity – Tyne & Wear ME/CFS Support Group)
Tyne Valley
Monthly 2nd Friday, 1.30pm-3.00pm @ Lintzford Garden Centre Café, Lintzford Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1DG.
Whitley Bay
Monthly Last Monday, 2.00-3.00pm @ Kittiwake Pub, Claremont Cres, Whitley Bay, NE26 3HL.
Please note: Our team work hard to keep these list, and the website up to date as possible, However we reserve the right to change the information about without prior warning. Please keep checking back for any updates.